Sony GM 24-70 f2.8 version II announced

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Press text: Sony Electronics Introduces New FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, the World’s Smallest and Lightest F2.8 Standard Zoom Lens | sonyalpharumors

Preorders: USA: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. EU: Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. Wex UK. - Sony Electronics Introduces New FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, the World’s Smallest and Lightest F2.8 Standard Zoom Lens Newest G Master™ Series Lens in Sony’s Mirrorless E-mount Lineup with Industry-leading Optical Design...
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Looks *very* small and light. DPReview says the optics are also much better than version I. I am very interested, but I’ll probably hold off until I see some more in-depth reviews. I generally prefer primes, but since I don’t even own a native zoom for Sony’s, maybe this is the one.
 
Cmaier said:

Press text: Sony Electronics Introduces New FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, the World’s Smallest and Lightest F2.8 Standard Zoom Lens | sonyalpharumors

Preorders: USA: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. EU: Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. Wex UK. - Sony Electronics Introduces New FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, the World’s Smallest and Lightest F2.8 Standard Zoom Lens Newest G Master™ Series Lens in Sony’s Mirrorless E-mount Lineup with Industry-leading Optical Design...
www.sonyalpharumors.com www.sonyalpharumors.com


Looks *very* small and light. DPReview says the optics are also much better than version I. I am very interested, but I’ll probably hold off until I see some more in-depth reviews. I generally prefer primes, but since I don’t even own a native zoom for Sony’s, maybe this is the one.
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Funny, now that I think about it I don't even own a prime. This looks interesting, will have to see what the reviews are like but I already have this focal range covered in my 16-35 at f4. f2.8 is appealing but I rarely have a use for opening it up that much with the shots I take, I would say at an average I'm at f8 or higher regardless of which lens I use because I typically need a wide depth of field.
 
I've been waiting for this baby to arrive!!! I'm definitely interested, but like you guys I want to see reviews from a few sources first. When I was a Nikon shooter the 24-70mm was one of my favorite lenses. I do have primes which cover between 24-70mm, but not all at f/2.8 and it would be convenient to go out with just my 12-24mm, the 24-70mm and my 100-400mm at times.
 
It does look interesting in the way the body has been shortened. I watched a Jared Polin review of it and his conclusion was that unless you have an A1 - Clix springs to mind - then there isn’t enough of an increase in performance to justify the upgrade costs.

IIRC though, the 24-70 GM was no slouch anyway and so this is diminishing returns for sure.
 
When I was first exploring the Sony lenses, since I'd loved my Nikon one in that same range, of course I had the 24-70mm GM in mind but some reviews of it seemed to be rather lukewarm or negative so I didn't even put the first version on my list at all, especially after seeing hints a while back that there might be a new version coming eventually, which indeed has proved to be the case. I'm in no hurry, but yep, now that 24-70mm GM II is on my list of eventual purchase possibilities.
 
Weirdly enough, this may prompt me to buy the 16-35 gm. I was thinking about it, and the lenses I find myself using are my 24 and 35 primes, and my 70-200 zoom. Sometimes also my 85 prime, though that’s relatively rare. I have a 55 and some adapted 50s and never use them. I was thinking the 24-70 would fill in that gap but as I was trying to justify it to myself I realized I don’t like taking photos much between 40 and 80.

But having a 16-35 would allow me to carry one lens most of the time when I travel.
 
Cmaier said:
Weirdly enough, this may prompt me to buy the 16-35 gm. I was thinking about it, and the lenses I find myself using are my 24 and 35 primes, and my 70-200 zoom. Sometimes also my 85 prime, though that’s relatively rare. I have a 55 and some adapted 50s and never use them. I was thinking the 24-70 would fill in that gap but as I was trying to justify it to myself I realized I don’t like taking photos much between 40 and 80.

But having a 16-35 would allow me to carry one lens most of the time when I travel.
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My 16-35 (Canon adapted or used on my backup 6D) is my next go to lens after my 70-200 as well, it's awesome for landscapes and anywhere I need wide angle. I do have the 24-105 as well but have used it maybe once or twice since purchasing it.
 
Eric said:
My 16-35 (Canon adapted or used on my backup 6D) is my next go to lens after my 70-200 as well, it's awesome for landscapes and anywhere I need wide angle. I do have the 24-105 as well but have used it maybe once or twice since purchasing it.
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I’m flip-flopping. Now I’m thinking of putting that money aside, and saving up each month to buy a Leica Q3 when it comes out :)

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Eric said:
My 16-35 (Canon adapted or used on my backup 6D) is my next go to lens after my 70-200 as well, it's awesome for landscapes and anywhere I need wide angle. I do have the 24-105 as well but have used it maybe once or twice since purchasing it.
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Speaking of the 24-105…. Six months ago I was cleaning stuff up and reorganizing things I’ve been holding onto. Came across a 24-105 at the bottom of a drawer. Couldn’t remember buying it. A real mystery. Asked a friend if it was hers thinking I borrowed it and never returned it. Nope. Turns out it was part of a package deal when I bought my 6D long ago. And never used it and had forgotten about it being at the bottom cf a drawer. A little embarrassing, I’m sure it’s a decent lens.
 
citypix said:
Speaking of the 24-105…. Six months ago I was cleaning stuff up and reorganizing things I’ve been holding onto. Came across a 24-105 at the bottom of a drawer. Couldn’t remember buying it. A real mystery. Asked a friend if it was hers thinking I borrowed it and never returned it. Nope. Turns out it was part of a package deal when I bought my 6D long ago. And never used it and had forgotten about it being at the bottom cf a drawer. A little embarrassing, I’m sure it’s a decent lens.
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Funny what you find sometimes in those drawers you never look in.
 
citypix said:
Speaking of the 24-105…. Six months ago I was cleaning stuff up and reorganizing things I’ve been holding onto. Came across a 24-105 at the bottom of a drawer. Couldn’t remember buying it. A real mystery. Asked a friend if it was hers thinking I borrowed it and never returned it. Nope. Turns out it was part of a package deal when I bought my 6D long ago. And never used it and had forgotten about it being at the bottom cf a drawer. A little embarrassing, I’m sure it’s a decent lens.
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Yeah, it came as part of the kit that my friend sold to me. Hey man, at F4 that's a pretty decent lens to come with your kit, it is an L after all.
 
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